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Price display

Started this discussion. Last reply by Greg Little Apr 21, 2016. 6 Replies 0 Likes

I am inquiring about others ideas about displaying prices with my art. I, in the last have use the back of my business cards and just hand written it. Is this advisable or are there better ways to do…Continue

Tags: cards, business, tags, display, Price

Booth shot critique, please

Started this discussion. Last reply by Paula Decker Haynes Apr 20, 2016. 2 Replies 0 Likes

I am a newbie to the bigger art shows. Have been in several shows but St James will be my first show that uses the point system, which I don't understand at all. I did see where in one of the…Continue

Tags: fair, booth, art, photo, shot

Wanted: Used print bin

Started this discussion. Last reply by Paula Decker Haynes May 3, 2016. 3 Replies 0 Likes

I am looking for a used print bin preferably black to match my pro panels. Any suggestions on where one can find them would be helpful.

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Pro panels dark green for sale

Started this discussion. Last reply by Paula Decker Haynes Nov 8, 2016. 2 Replies 0 Likes

I have two 38"x80" Drake green pro panels for sale. In good condition. I am sailing them because I have just purchased a whole booth set of pro panels and no longer need them. I also have 7 louvre…Continue

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Jun 27

Paula Decker Haynes commented on Connie Mettler's blog post Call for Artists: Big Four Bridge Arts Festival

"Will do Connie. Lou Nunnelley let me know that he knows you. "

Apr 19

Paula Decker Haynes commented on Connie Mettler's blog post Call for Artists: Big Four Bridge Arts Festival

"I am already juried into this new show and am super excited about it. The area is beautiful and easy to get into and out of. Plus so much to do when you are done for the day. "

Apr 19

Paula Decker Haynes commented on Connie Mettler's blog post 2017 Prizewinners: Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival

"Thanks Connie for sharing this youtube. His work is awesome. "

Mar 27

Paula Decker Haynes replied to Julie Manfredi's discussion Retiring & selling everything

"Might be interested in the florish tent. What price are you asking for it? I live in Ky about 70 south of Louisville."

Mar 7

Paula Decker Haynes commented on Paula Decker Haynes's blog post EZ-Up replacement topper leaking bad.

"Well this is not exactly what I had in mind to do but my brother in law bought me a new tent. I will be looking into the waterproofing spray and probably apply it to this new one and maybe even the older one. The replacement top is a heavier quality…"

Mar 7

Paula Decker Haynes replied to Marjorie Sloan's discussion What are your "selling" words?

"I definitely agree with this. I also engage the customers with the story behind the name and painting. It takes the pressure off of me and them and when you make the sale it is because they want it and the story behind it."

Feb 9

Paula Decker Haynes commented on Paula Decker Haynes's blog post EZ-Up replacement topper leaking bad.

"Well I have to say all of the advice here has given me a bit to chew on. Will update when I decide what I am going to do and how it came out. Thanks all."

Jan 6

Paula Decker Haynes replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Here Comes Santa! Part II - 2016

"Oh I want to see this please"

Dec 22, 2016

Paula Decker Haynes replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Here Comes Santa! Part II - 2016

"Not sure what happened to my comment on this but here it is again. This is my first year getting to do this and I loved getting my gift together for my person and then to receive this lovely gift assortment has been been a double blessing. She…"

Dec 21, 2016

Paula Decker Haynes replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Here Comes Santa! Part II - 2016

"I have to say that this is my first year to do this and I was blown away by the insight Janetta Smith had and painted this lovely picture and made the bag and coffee that is one of my loves for sure. I cried when I read her note. Thank you Janetta…"

Dec 21, 2016

Karen Holtkamp commented on Paula Decker Haynes's blog post EZ-Up replacement topper leaking bad.

"Congratulations!! Sounds like your Trimline could even make doing shows fun again. :)"

Dec 6, 2016

Brenda Flynn commented on Paula Decker Haynes's blog post EZ-Up replacement topper leaking bad.

"I bit the bullet and bought a Trimline through Flourish.com. All I can say is....OMG, don't wait if you're really in the business. It's hell to put up the first few times, and if you do it with your partner, you're going to…"

Dec 5, 2016

Karen Holtkamp commented on Paula Decker Haynes's blog post EZ-Up replacement topper leaking bad.

"Paula, I had this same problem with a string of EZ-Ups. Scotch-guarding didn't work for me, either and stained the fabric. Here are three things that worked/work for me: 1. If you want to stay with a lower-priced tent, buy a…"

Dec 5, 2016

Robert Wallis commented on Paula Decker Haynes's blog post EZ-Up replacement topper leaking bad.

"I was at Lowe's today and saw where they carry Flex Seal in black, white, and clear. Price was $12.95 per can."

Dec 2, 2016

Paula Decker Haynes commented on Paula Decker Haynes's blog post EZ-Up replacement topper leaking bad.

"Thanks Sherry Haney. I have been looking."

Dec 2, 2016

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Your Medium: Mixed media

Years in the Art Fair Business: Three

First show ever: Whitefield Academy Art and Craft Festival 2012.

What is your website?: http://Http://www.paulasoriginals.wordpress.com

What are the best things about art fairs: Meeting people both vendors and the public who appreciate the arts.

Best show ever and why: EastBridge art fair in Owensboro, Ky 2015. It was well attended, I sold great, and had great interaction with others albeit it was too hot.

Worst show ever and why: Glendale Crossings Festival. Lots and lots of people, lots and lots of vendors, but mostly interested in crafts not art.

Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.: No one simply found in while doing a search for display panels.

What is one fun fact about yourself?: I am also a clown and I love to do freeze frame.

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EZ-Up replacement topper leaking bad.

Posted on November 7, 2016 at 2:51pm 37 Comments 0 Likes

I did the St James Art Show this year and it did rain on Thursday nite before the show even started on Friday and when I came inside my booth it had rained inside the tent. I spent the entire day covering my art work from the on and off rain Friday and found out that at least three other artist had actually lost some of their art pieces. I did loose some envelopes that went with my cards but for the most part survived it w/o too much damage. I have never had this happen before and I had even…

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Thanks to Art Fair Insiders and Canopy Weights

Posted on June 17, 2016 at 2:14pm 0 Comments 1 Like

I am so happy to have won this awesome prize of weights from Canopy Weights. I will be using them at my next show. They are awesome! Also I just have to say that this group has been so much help to me in my art show experience. A BIB thank you to Connie and all of you.

Arts on the Green, LaGrange, KY

Posted on June 9, 2016 at 12:31pm 3 Comments 1 Like

I just completed a review on this show for which I have done twice now. I loved where this show was done. It is on the courthouse square which has a huge grassy area with nice walks all around so set up is nice with wide sidewalks for people to meander though the shows in mostly shaded area.

The hitch to all of this was that during setup of our booths on Friday all the walks around the outside were blocked with picnic tables and no one could use them to get access to their booth. This…

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Show/Event schedule for 2016

Posted on April 26, 2016 at 4:00pm 4 Comments 0 Likes

May 14-15 Norton Commons Art Fair, Prospect, KY

May 21-22 Art in the Park, Leitchfield, KY

June 4-5 Art on the Green, LaGrange, KY

June 18 Homeschool Conference, Clarkson, KY

July 8-10 Berea Craft Festival, Berea, KY

July 19-22 Art Camp My Father's House Art Studio

Sept 2-3 East Bridge Art and Music Festival, Owensboro, Kentucky

Sept. 10 Whitefield Art Show, Highview Baptist Church football field.

Sept. 24 Fallin' for the Arts Show My…

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At 9:42am on March 21, 2016, Christina L. Towell said…: Hey Paula,

Welcome to Art Fair Insiders! We're delighted to have you joining us here and hope you'll find the site helpful, inspiring and fun! Thanks for signing up and continued success.

At 10:17pm on March 21, 2016, Connie Mettler said…: Welcome to Art Fair Insiders, Paula. We’re so glad you joined us. I hope you’ll find the site helpful and that you’ll share your ideas and experiences, ask questions and join the discussions. The site is only as good as the members make it. We have a lot to offer one another, experienced and newbie alike.

Please stop by the "Discussions" area to introduce yourself. Then read the "Getting Started" for tips to make the site easier to navigate.
Many topics have already been discussed. We suggest you try a search of your topic before you post your question. Click the SEARCH tab at the top of the page and “search” for your topic: tents, jury fees, Ann Arbor Art Fair, the name of a show, etc. You might find that someone has already asked and answered your question.
Check out our code of conduct to understand the rules of the site.

Each of us is unique and has a gift to share that can help someone else. We all look forward to your sharing on ArtFairInsiders.com.

Best wishes, Connie Mettler

p.s. The best way to make this system easy to use is to click on the "Follow-Email me" link at the bottom of each Forum discussion that interests you. That way the system will email you automatically whenever anyone responds. It's a great time-saver.

At 9:58pm on June 16, 2016, Connie Mettler gave Paula Decker Haynes a gift…: Post of the Week
Congrats on being awarded the Post of the Week - 6/13/2016
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At 11:13pm on June 16, 2016, Connie Mettler gave Paula Decker Haynes a gift…: 2016Supporter
Paula, Thank you so much for supporting Art Fair Insiders during our 2016 Pledge Drive.
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At 6:05pm on September 09, 2016, Connie Mettler gave Paula Decker Haynes a gift…: Thumbs Up
Thank you, Paula, for referring Allen Johnson to Art Fair Insiders.
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At 11:21pm on June 27, 2017, Connie Mettler gave Paula Decker Haynes a gift…: 2017 Supporter
Paula, thank you so much for supporting Art Fair Insiders during our 2017 Pledge Drive.
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